Year: 2026

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 12-year-old boy after a collision on Ashwells Road in Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood. Emergency services were called at 5.40pm on Sunday, and the investigation by Essex Police is ongoing.

Seven-year-old Ekkarat Srichan dies after being mauled by a pet monkey in Thailand, which is now on the run as authorities search for it.

Hervé Lecoq, UNIFIL’s deputy head of mission, asserts that a peace process between Israel and Hezbollah remains “very complicated.” He emphasises that UNIFIL cannot “force an agreement,” highlighting that any breakthrough relies on the political will of both parties involved.

Canada’s spy agency has begun issuing targeted threat warnings for certain foreign nationals applying for government security clearance. The measure aims to enhance national security by scrutinising potential risks associated with specific countries and individuals during the clearance process.

A recent examination reveals threats against U.S. judges during the Trump administration. Additionally, concerns about the decline of U.S. shipbuilding have surfaced, highlighting potential implications for national and economic security. Meanwhile, research on dogs may offer insights into healthy ageing for both pets and humans.

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Dominic Mohan, former editor of The Sun, reflects on the cultural significance of 1996 in his new book, 1996: My Backstage Pass to the Wildest Year of Britain’s Wildest Decade. He cites key moments, including Oasis’s iconic Knebworth concerts, the rise of the Spice Girls, and memorable events like Euro 96 and the Brit Awards.

Pope Leo XIV begins his week-long visit to Spain, aiming to engage young adults, while coinciding with concerts by Bad Bunny in Madrid.

Leaders from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have backed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s call for direct ceasefire talks with Russia, following discussions in London. They emphasised the necessity of a dialogue involving US and European participation to establish a ceasefire and facilitate negotiations.

Authorities in South Africa have raided several farms linked to Mexican drug cartels, uncovering methamphetamine laboratories. In Swartruggens, five Mexican nationals were arrested alongside local accomplices, following the discovery of a facility estimated to produce meth worth one billion rand. This marks a shift towards local drug production.